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Buckingham Music, Inc. Bansuri Flutes
About Bansuri:
Although the Bansuri is among the most ancient musical instruments of India, its status as a concert instrument for north Indian classical music is a relatively recent phenomenon. This favorite instrument of shepherds and folk musicians for thousands of years was brought into the fold of Hindustani classical music by the legendary maestro the late Pandit Pannalal Ghosh . Previously the bamboo flute of North India had been a soprano instrument usually no more than fourteen inches long and was used for short classical pieces, light music or accompaniment. Pannalal Ghosh's innovations in the development of the bansuri included the creation of a larger instrument of more than thirty inches in length, (thus giving the Bansuri its characteristic somber-yet-sweet tone and register, so suitable for Hindustani classical music), and the addition of the seventh finger hole (which extends the range of the instrument, while also allowing for the more accurate rendition of many ragas) and the development of the bass bansuri. Perhaps Pannalal Ghosh's greatest contribution however was his insightful adaptation of the classical vocal style and its presentation on the bansuri. A consummate artist who's virtuosity was equaled by the depth of his understanding, Pandit Pannalal Ghosh singlehandedly elevated the status of the bansuri to that of an instrument capable of expressing the sublime and wondrous nature of the classical vocal style. Some great samples of Bansuri on another site...please remember to come back! http://www.goes.com/~mgreen/ Just a small observation if I may: some people order very large flutes and I don't hear from them again or they then order a smaller flute. It is my feeling that this is usually because they have ordered a flute where the long hole spacing makes it difficult for them to play. For beginners with normal size hands a "C" flute of about 19" long is ideal as a first instrument. Then one can grow into the larger flutes as one's hands become accustomed to stretching more and more... PeterC. To Bansuri Tutorial Videos, Cassettes and Books
This is a Buckingham Music, Inc. Bansuri flute by Jeff Whittier.
About Sri Jeff Whittier, the expert maker: Jeff Whittier began his formal study of North Indian music in 1971 with G.S. Sachdev. He is an exponent of the Indian classical tradition called "Gayaki Ang" or the style of playing based on Hindustani vocal music. As well as being a noted performer of the bansuri, or bamboo flute, he is also a master craftsman of the instrument. In a 40-year career of flute-making he has provided flutes to some of the most famous musicians of India, including Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia who is the leading bamboo flautist of Hindustani music. His flutes are also used in the Broadway shows "The Lion King," "Aida," "The King and I" and "Miss Saigon".
Here is the range of Buckingham Music, Inc.'s flutes by Sri Jeff Whittier. PLEASE
NOTE WELL
Our flutes are not returnable.
As we live in the age of SARS virus and other contagious diseases we do
not wish to spread germs.
Bansuri are available in the following sizes:
"
Model #
* Tonic
Key
Length
Holes
Price
Order
FF6
F
C
14"
6
$45
FF7
F
C
14"
7
$50
"E" Flute:
Model #
* Tonic
Key
Length
Holes
Price
Order
EF6
E
B
15"
6
$50
EF7
E
B
15"
7
$55
"D#" Flute:
* Tonic
D#
D#
"D" Flute:
"C#" Flute:
"C" Flute:
"B" Flute:
"A#" Flute:
"A" Flute:
"G#" Flute:
"G" Flute:
"F#" Flute:
"F" Flute:
"E" Flute:
"D#" Flute:
"D" Flute:
* The tonic (Indian Sa) of the bansuri is the note sounded when 3 finger holes are closed. 6 holes closed determines the key. The same flute may be referred to by either its tonic or key. Please note: Flutes custom made from specially selected pieces of rare bamboo are available at prices about $40.00 higher per flute. Please E-mail or call 254-771-2899. Features:
New! Bansuri Flute case by Buckingham Music, Inc.: Price $22.00
Pandit G. D. Sachdev Concert and Recording Model: This very special flute, made from a specially selected piece of rare bamboo, to Pandit G. D. Sachdev's exact specifications is now available here for the first time on-line.
Pandit Hari Prasad Concert and Recording Model: This very special flute, made from a specially selected piece of rare bamboo, to Pandit Hari Prasad's exact specifications is now available here for the first time on-line. Please note: this is made as a right-handed flute unless specially ordered. You can order a left handed model for $25 more.
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Please direct all inquiries to paula@buckinghammusic.com Copyright 1997-2007, N. P. Cutchey, USA. 254-771-2899. All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual product may vary slightly from that pictured due to the nature of all instruments being handmade. |
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